Topic: TAR 31 EPISODE 2 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 4/24/19 9PM EST *read Post 1*

[Musicon]

Brittney's reaction for going to ride on an elephant is amusing 

I wish they'd shown what her reaction was when she had to go into the water with the elephant.

It was a decent leg overall, it helped that the result pleased me.  I suspect the language task wasn't judged as hard as they made out it would be, having super hard tasks isn't part of the race anymore.  I did think with the animal involvement it was going to be a non-elimination, but with the result I was happy at the surprise that it wasn't.

[Musicon]

On the monk section at the start it's just one of those moments you get where the race stops and it's like respecting some aspect of the local culture, they've had that on the race various times before.

Also side note, I know it may be a lot to ask, but for the final update (the “next week we fly to ___”) is there any chance we could start putting those in spoiler tags? I like to be surprised about where they’re traveling to when I watch the episode and I was stupid and not careful when I scrolled through the updates and now I know where they’re going

I always avoid previews and I think they are mainly for casual fans who aren't absolutely set on watching the next episode.  Spoiler people love them I guess, but most fans aren't into that kind of stuff anyway.

[Jro]

Random thought, but Christie has already done more roadblocks through two legs than she did in the entirety of season 5.

[Hubickichibi]

This is why the world hate wretchael, damn u silicon sister
why would any right-minded people u-turn team fun, team fun is real strong team, my butt
its so sad but, bye granpa rupert

Well, maybe she's attempting to stop the #Funstoppable.

Well Becca & Floyd certainly showed they were a strong team when they flew through the Detour and probably would've finished in a better place if Becca had more luck choosing an elephant.

Plus Leo & Jamal were ready to U-Turn Tyler & Korey as well until Becca & Floyd came running up and as they would, encouraged them to do it instead so they wouldn't get blood on their hands.

I mean the last time, they got eliminated because Floyd almost pass out, almost lost their passport and not dominating their season
the strongest teams this season are Afghanimal and Ty-Korey, Colin also so strong, these three are top 3 in leg 1, so team fun is real strong team, my butt
silicon sister u-turn them only because a little spat earlier in japan
wretchel got emotional and think with her implant, if she smart they should u-turn afghan or Ty, or for the shake of humanity, u-turn themself

rachel is queen and the world doesn't hate her they love her <3

the entire human race and their cats, dogs and pokemons are all hate them

Well, they're still human.

iam not sure, the silicon sister maybe the fourth gen terminator sent to destroy human race

btw why is survivor teams are all old and fat, team grannies, aunties and uncles, while BB teams are all young fit and pretty...

[nrh2110]

Something that came into my head, I remember people complaining last season and saying that the U-Turn before the Detour is a death sentence. What are your thoughts now, now that both teams survived?

[Jro]

Something that came into my head, I remember people complaining last season and saying that the U-Turn before the Detour is a death sentence. What are your thoughts now, now that both teams survived?

The U-turn before the detour being a death sentence wasn't the reason that I, personally, didn't like it. I just think it's fairer for the teams that finish the detour first to get to u-turn first. Also, the same thing happened last season with the Zimbabwe surprise double u-turn before the detour where Jody and Yale both survived. I guess the Zimbabwe surprise u-turn before the detour was kind of different/better though because it came right after a keep on racing.

[Hubickichibi]

Something that came into my head, I remember people complaining last season and saying that the U-Turn before the Detour is a death sentence. What are your thoughts now, now that both teams survived?

not if u have granpa Ruph in your season

[Lemontail]

This is why the world hate wretchael, damn u silicon sister
why would any right-minded people u-turn team fun, team fun is real strong team, my butt
its so sad but, bye granpa rupert

Well, maybe she's attempting to stop the #Funstoppable.

Well Becca & Floyd certainly showed they were a strong team when they flew through the Detour and probably would've finished in a better place if Becca had more luck choosing an elephant.

Plus Leo & Jamal were ready to U-Turn Tyler & Korey as well until Becca & Floyd came running up and as they would, encouraged them to do it instead so they wouldn't get blood on their hands.

I mean the last time, they got eliminated because Floyd almost pass out, almost lost their passport and not dominating their season
the strongest teams this season are Afghanimal and Ty-Korey, Colin also so strong, these three are top 3 in leg 1, so team fun is real strong team, my butt
silicon sister u-turn them only because a little spat earlier in japan
wretchel got emotional and think with her implant, if she smart they should u-turn afghan or Ty, or for the shake of humanity, u-turn themself

rachel is queen and the world doesn't hate her they love her <3

the entire human race and their cats, dogs and pokemons are all hate them

Well, they're still human.

iam not sure, the silicon sister maybe the fourth gen terminator sent to destroy human race

btw why is survivor teams are all old and fat, team grannies, aunties and uncles, while BB teams are all young fit and pretty...

Well, I hope you realize that this is real life, not a conspiracy theory lol. Anyway, some people do love Rachel and Elissa, evident in some forums other than this. And I’m for sure neutral for now.

[alecbaldwin]

Something that came into my head, I remember people complaining last season and saying that the U-Turn before the Detour is a death sentence. What are your thoughts now, now that both teams survived?

Actually, U-Turn after the Detour killed way more teams than that.

[GabyM]

btw why is survivor teams are all old and fat, team grannies, aunties and uncles, while BB teams are all young fit and pretty...

If Eliza's old, then I need to sign up for a retirement home soon, because I'm a month older than she is 

[georgiapeach]

Also side note, I know it may be a lot to ask, but for the final update (the “next week we fly to ___”) is there any chance we could start putting those in spoiler tags? I like to be surprised about where they’re traveling to when I watch the episode and I was stupid and not careful when I scrolled through the updates and now I know where they’re going

We can try...but once it is in the Media it isn't a spoiler anymore... so let's all try? But NO promises.

[nrh2110]

Also side note, I know it may be a lot to ask, but for the final update (the “next week we fly to ___”) is there any chance we could start putting those in spoiler tags? I like to be surprised about where they’re traveling to when I watch the episode and I was stupid and not careful when I scrolled through the updates and now I know where they’re going

We can try...but once it is in the Media it isn't a spoiler anymore... so let's all try? But NO promises.

I love you Peach <3 <3

[nrh2110]

Something that came into my head, I remember people complaining last season and saying that the U-Turn before the Detour is a death sentence. What are your thoughts now, now that both teams survived?

Actually, U-Turn after the Detour killed way more teams than that.

I definitely agree with that. To be honest, wasn’t a fan at first, but at least with this U-Turn, teams still stand a chance if they’re U-Turned. In the past, it’s felt like almost a guarantee that the eliminated team would be U-Turned.

[Jro]

Something that came into my head, I remember people complaining last season and saying that the U-Turn before the Detour is a death sentence. What are your thoughts now, now that both teams survived?

Actually, U-Turn after the Detour killed way more teams than that.

Makes sense. When the U-Turn is before the detour, the u-turned teams have extra drive to get both detours done ASAP. U-Turn after the detour, a team maybe takes their time more. That said, I still like U-Turn after detour more.

[alecbaldwin]

Something that came into my head, I remember people complaining last season and saying that the U-Turn before the Detour is a death sentence. What are your thoughts now, now that both teams survived?

Actually, U-Turn after the Detour killed way more teams than that.

Makes sense. When the U-Turn is before the detour, the u-turned teams have extra drive to get both detours done ASAP. U-Turn after the detour, a team maybe takes their time more. That said, I still like U-Turn after detour more.

I think I understand what you meant. If you're a fan of the drama causing by the U-Turn then after the Detour is the way to go.

[Xoruz]

Ever since TAR 19 cancelled a visit to Laos, we've waited over 7 years for this show to get another opportunity to visit Laos. TAR Vietnam broke the glass ceiling for visiting the nation, but I've still waited for TAR US to visit Laos. For me, the wait was worth it, and we were given a good episode. Laos looks stunning in this episode. The leg itself was pretty good, and any team had the chance to win or lose. The placement of the U-Turn before a Detour has been hit or miss for me. The best use so far has been TAR 29 in Greece, and the worst has been TAR 30 in Prague. In this case, I was fine with the placement. Everyone was one equal footing after the alms, and teams arrival at the U-Turn wasn't based on the luck of taxis. The Detour was also pretty balanced, so a U-Turn wasn't a death sentence. I also liked that it was a surprise because it forced teams to make a snap decision. It was surprising that it was used so early. The U-Turn on leg 3 in TAR 28 wasn't used likely due to the fact that several teams knew each other and didn't want to make enemies early. So, it was surprising that the Reilly sisters were willing to U-Turn, and I wonder if it'll be brought up in future legs.

The contrast between zen Colin and his highlight reel. 
Corinne & Eliza's mnemonics for the ABC Detour. 
"We did something." 
Chris naming his elephant Bret. 
"I can't end on an elephant. I love you too much." 

ABC: Tonal languages like Lao are pretty difficult, so it was difficult but not impossible.
BBQ: I always like a good market task, and I liked that it combined market chaos with attention to detail.
Elephant: I liked the aspect of teams learning the Lao phrases and elephants are awesome, but this task was the weakest of the leg.

4/5

[Jro]

Something that came into my head, I remember people complaining last season and saying that the U-Turn before the Detour is a death sentence. What are your thoughts now, now that both teams survived?

Actually, U-Turn after the Detour killed way more teams than that.

Makes sense. When the U-Turn is before the detour, the u-turned teams have extra drive to get both detours done ASAP. U-Turn after the detour, a team maybe takes their time more. That said, I still like U-Turn after detour more.

I think I understand what you meant. If you're a fan of the drama causing by the U-Turn then after the Detour is the way to go.

Eh, Drama is kind of the same regardless. It's more like what I said above where I just prefer that a team who finished a task first get first dibs on choosing to u-turn someone. I wouldn't mind U-Turn before detour per se if there was at least a Roadblock or something before it. It's all personal preference though. U-Turn before detour definitely leads to stronger teams getting u-turned which can be viewed as a positive or negative.

[alecbaldwin]

Something that came into my head, I remember people complaining last season and saying that the U-Turn before the Detour is a death sentence. What are your thoughts now, now that both teams survived?

Actually, U-Turn after the Detour killed way more teams than that.

Makes sense. When the U-Turn is before the detour, the u-turned teams have extra drive to get both detours done ASAP. U-Turn after the detour, a team maybe takes their time more. That said, I still like U-Turn after detour more.

I think I understand what you meant. If you're a fan of the drama causing by the U-Turn then after the Detour is the way to go.

Eh, Drama is kind of the same regardless. It's more like what I said above where I just prefer that a team who finished a task first get first dibs on choosing to u-turn someone. I wouldn't mind U-Turn before detour per se if there was at least a Roadblock or something before it. It's all personal preference though. U-Turn before detour definitely leads to stronger teams getting u-turned which can be viewed as a positive or negative.

That's where the U-Turn vote comes in. To my opinion, this is the fairest kind of U-Turn. It's like democratic while U-Turn after Detour is like republic and before the Detour is democratic republic.

[alecbaldwin]

Also side note, I know it may be a lot to ask, but for the final update (the “next week we fly to ___”) is there any chance we could start putting those in spoiler tags? I like to be surprised about where they’re traveling to when I watch the episode and I was stupid and not careful when I scrolled through the updates and now I know where they’re going

We can try...but once it is in the Media it isn't a spoiler anymore... so let's all try? But NO promises.

Yeah, it's SPOILERS. Can't stop them all, they're fast & furious. Last time I tried, I was f**ked.

[Jro]

Something that came into my head, I remember people complaining last season and saying that the U-Turn before the Detour is a death sentence. What are your thoughts now, now that both teams survived?

Actually, U-Turn after the Detour killed way more teams than that.

Makes sense. When the U-Turn is before the detour, the u-turned teams have extra drive to get both detours done ASAP. U-Turn after the detour, a team maybe takes their time more. That said, I still like U-Turn after detour more.

I think I understand what you meant. If you're a fan of the drama causing by the U-Turn then after the Detour is the way to go.

Eh, Drama is kind of the same regardless. It's more like what I said above where I just prefer that a team who finished a task first get first dibs on choosing to u-turn someone. I wouldn't mind U-Turn before detour per se if there was at least a Roadblock or something before it. It's all personal preference though. U-Turn before detour definitely leads to stronger teams getting u-turned which can be viewed as a positive or negative.

That's where the U-Turn vote comes in. To my opinion, this is the fairest kind of U-Turn. It's like democratic while U-Turn after Detour is like republic and before the Detour is democratic republic.

I almost feel like I should shift this convo to BMS thread (probably will if it goes on longer lol) but I actually don't like the idea of the U-Turn vote for that very reason. I think the power to U-Turn is something that should be earned.

[alecbaldwin]

Something that came into my head, I remember people complaining last season and saying that the U-Turn before the Detour is a death sentence. What are your thoughts now, now that both teams survived?

Actually, U-Turn after the Detour killed way more teams than that.

Makes sense. When the U-Turn is before the detour, the u-turned teams have extra drive to get both detours done ASAP. U-Turn after the detour, a team maybe takes their time more. That said, I still like U-Turn after detour more.

I think I understand what you meant. If you're a fan of the drama causing by the U-Turn then after the Detour is the way to go.

Eh, Drama is kind of the same regardless. It's more like what I said above where I just prefer that a team who finished a task first get first dibs on choosing to u-turn someone. I wouldn't mind U-Turn before detour per se if there was at least a Roadblock or something before it. It's all personal preference though. U-Turn before detour definitely leads to stronger teams getting u-turned which can be viewed as a positive or negative.

That's where the U-Turn vote comes in. To my opinion, this is the fairest kind of U-Turn. It's like democratic while U-Turn after Detour is like republic and before the Detour is democratic republic.

I almost feel like I should shift this convo to BMS thread (probably will if it goes on longer lol) but I actually don't like the idea of the U-Turn vote for that very reason. I think the power to U-Turn is something that should be earned.

Welcome to the world we all live in. It's chaotic.

[Musicon]

ABC: Tonal languages like Lao are pretty difficult, so it was difficult but not impossible.

Didn't they get some kind of readymade clue with some image beneath the letter which was something to do with how the letter sounded?  I assumed it was for that.  I'd rather they had to work out a scheme for themselves though, would have made for more drama.

[GabyM]

The best use so far has been TAR 29 in Greece, and the worst has been TAR 30 in Prague.

Do you mean best/worst use in terms of where production placed it, or in how the teams used it? If it's the latter, I'd have to disagree that the 30 U-Turn was poorly used, because in that situation, Cody & Jessica really were racing for last place, so U-Turning the musicians was a smart move that ended up saving them from a possible elimination.

[Xoruz]

The best use so far has been TAR 29 in Greece, and the worst has been TAR 30 in Prague.

Do you mean best/worst use in terms of where production placed it, or in how the teams used it? If it's the latter, I'd have to disagree that the 30 U-Turn was poorly used, because in that situation, Cody & Jessica really were racing for last place, so U-Turning the musicians was a smart move that ended up saving them from a possible elimination.

The former.

[dryedmangoez]

The ABC Detour would've been an awesome Road Block! More meltdown potential too lol